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(Education.
HIWASSE rOEEEGE.
r IIHIS flourishing and popular institution is situ-
JL. ated two and a half miles North of Madisonville,
Moproe county, East Tennessee, in the midst of a
community unsurpassed for morality, industry, hos
pitality and energy, and is entirely free from those
inducements te vice and profligacy which too fre
quently prevail about our seats of learning. This
Institution has been in active and successful opera
tion for nearly seven years, and yet there has never
been a single inctance of drunkenness, gaming or
any other of the destroying vices of the day, among
the Students, so far as we have learned. Young
men who are inclined to dissipation, are under the
necessity of reforming or leaving College. The
Faculty consists of
R. E. DOAK, A. M., President, and Professor of
Languages, Natural and Moral Science, and Belles
lie'- r
SIEPHEN P. HALE, Vice President, and Pro
fessor of Mathematics.
Terms of Tuition per Session of 22 iceeks:
Arithmetic, English Grammar a&* Geography $7 CO
Ancient Languages, Natural and Moral Phi
losophy, Chemistry, Logic, Geology, Rhet
oric, and the higher branches of Mathema
tics, &c. SlO 00
Contingent Fee, (in advance) 50
Tuition Fees are to be settled at the ciote of each
term, either by cash or note.
No Student will be permitted to enter for a less
time thana half session, and no deductions will be
made except in case of sickness.
Baard can be obtained in the vicinity of the Col
lege, in excellent families, for $1 per week, washing,
fuel, &c., included.
Books, Stationery, &c . can be procured from oir
merchants here at very reduced prices.
At no other place in East Tennessee ean so many
advantages be derived at so little expense.
Through the liberality of & generous community,
the Trustees have been enabled to erect one of the
most beautiful and substantial College Buildings in
our country. It is fully adapted to the wants of the
School, and will soon be completed.
A number of comfortable rooms have been fitted
up fur the accommodation es Students who wish to
board the on elves. Thirty or forty young men may
be accommodated in this manner.
The next Session will commence on MONBAY,
the 7th of April, 1851. The succeeding one in OC
TOBER thereafter. D. M. KEY,
mhl3w3 Sec. Board of Trustees.
COVINGTON FEMALE SEMINARY
TUB PRECEPTORIAL care of th* abore
named Institution, has been conferred upon
the subscriber, by the Trustees, for the year 1851.
A large amount of money has been appropriated
by the citisena of Covington, and vicinity, lor the
erection of a Female College in this place. A com
modious and splendid edifice will be built, and all
tbe ipartments tastily and conveniently fitted out.
Xi is confidently expected that the exercises of the
Collegiate Course will commence in January, 1852,
under an ab/s and efficient faculty.
Tbe exercises of the Seminary will commence on
the Thirteenth of JANUARY, 1851. Competent
Assistants will be procured in the various depart
ments.
The spacial object of this School is to instruct
young Ladies in the rudiments, as well as in the
more advanced stages of a good education. Follow
ing the most approved systems of instruction, with
nine years’ experience in teaching, tbe subscriber
fix tiers himself he can offer to hi* pupils advantages
not surpassed in any School in the State.
Particular attention will be paid to Reading.
Sipeliing, Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar,
History, Composition, Penmanship, &c.,as these
constitute tbe foundation of a thorough and practical
education.
The course of Instruction pursued at this Semina
ry is liberal —embracing every particular necessary
to improve tbe mind, form the manners, enlighten
the understanding and prepare the pupil to move
with ease, respectability and usefulness in any circle
of society or sphere of action.
Much of the happiness of every family depends on
a proper cultivation of the female mind. To accom
plish this object, and in every respect to meet the
wishes of parents and guardian*, in relation to their
youthful charge, no pains or expense will be spared.
Tho Principal will devote himself exclusively to
the instruction and discipline of the School. He
will conude r himsslf invested with a discretionary
parental authority; constantly treating the Students
with mildness and moderation, governing them by
applying the mere honorable and generous excite
ments to good conduct; but in cases which manifest
deliberate wickedness and obstinacy of character,
when all advisory measures shall have proved inef
fectual, he will then proceed to inflict such punish
ment as may be deemed necessary to reclaim the
pupil and sustain the charac’er of the School.
Parents and Guardians may be well assured that
their children and wards wilt be accommodated with
board on the most reasonable terms, and every at
tention paid to their comfort and convenience.
The price of Tuition is reasonable, and in accord
ance with the times. The Pupils will bo charged
from the time of entering the School until the close
of the term. All dues must be paid at the close of
each term.
Music, Wax-work, Drawing and Painting, will be
taught by skillful teachers, at reasonable prices.
To persons at a distance it may be well to say—the
locality is healthy and desirable ; the society plea
sant and cultivated.
For further information address the Principal.
<l3l w3m JAMES L. RANDLE, A. B.
A TEACHER WANTED
TO TAKE CHARGE of the KIOKEE
ACADEMY, iu Columbia county, about 18
miles above Augusta, on the Washington Road. He
must esma well recommended is to qualifications
and a good moral character. Apply to
JESSE S. WALTON,
PETER KNOX,
roh2l-w3» CORNELIUS COLLINS.
betels.
F«TW— MM ", IM — . T VJBJA
GRANITEVILLE HOTEL.
©THIS ADMIRABLY located HOUSE
having recently undergone extensive repairs
aud in now open for the accommoda
tion of the public. For salubrity ol climate, beauty
and variety of scenery, and a balmy and healthful
atmoepdere, this establishment offers attractions un
equalled in the Southern country, either for the in
valid from the Worth, or as a summer retreat for the
citizens of the South, to whom the daily communi
cation by Rail Road, the flourishing Manufactory
near by, and the opportunity for bathing, fishing,
and hunting, must prove great advantages.
The proprietor, a native of Charleston, will spare
no effort to accommodate those who may favor him
with their patronage. Graniteville is in sight of
the Rail Road. An Omnibus will always be in
waiting at the arrival of the cars, and every atten
tion will be paid to baggage. Au accommodation
train runs to and from Hamburg daily.
mhl9w4t
EAGLE AND PHCENIX HOTEL.
Angnila Georgia.
®THB St'BSCRIBKR baring leased
the above named Ht» FEL lor a term of years
respectfully solieate the patronage of the citiaenn ot
Augusta, and the travelling community. His best
efforts will te directed towards making the Eagle
and Phventx Hotel a pleasant home for regular Boar
ders, and a comfortable resting place for travellers.
mh7-dlmAw2m JOHN RICKMAN.
waTt’on house,
ft JESSE 11. ARNOLD,
At Monroe, JFa/Cvm Coaary. Georgia.
fe6 ts
FRANKLIN HOTEL.
BROAD STREET, Augusta, Ga.,
jjWH one square above the Globe Hotel, on the
Souiii side of Broad street,
niO-wly D. B. RAMSEY, Proprietor.
EAGLE HOTEL,
MADISONVILLE, TENNESSEE.
Til R SUBSCRIBER takes pleasure
in returning his thanks to his friends and K&
the public, tor the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended to him. And having recently im
proved and extended his buildings so as to afford the
best accommodations to almost any number of trav
ellers and persona wishing boarding, he confidently
expects an increase of public favor and patronage.
Building situated ou second block south of the
Public Square one hundred and fitly teet lung
rooms regularly laid off and well furnished. He is
also well prepared to take tbe best care of horses, Ac.
Stable large and secure—careful and attentive ser
vants. In short, the grea’cst attention will be paid,
and peins taken, to rentier al! comfortable who mav
eall at the Eagle Hotel. JOSEPH R. RUDD. ’
Madisonville, Augusta, 1850. auj-wu
LIVERY STABLES,
MADISON, GEORGIA.
HARRALL A HARRIS
leave to announce to
then friends in Madina and
«■■ the travelling Public gene
rally, that they have opened the above S
\ h * 1 l>>e X intend to keep as fine CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES and HORSES, as can be found many
blabtea —with caretul drivers. Ciuxena of Madtaur
and strangers stating Madison, by coming to us will
always hnd ready aocommodatioa. to go any where
tbev wish on reasonable terms.
Jan. 29 IS6O
SPRINGHILL MACHINE SHOP.
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GEARING, of abk lu .i.- TVRXING IRON
WOOD, * c >
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•ii fe.le.fh.m Augusta, on Louisville road
the proprietors w.U be jrxufulwr s i; wden— r »».
be left ..C, A 4 M. H. Wll.iLl AMs" ’
te—ordiract.dto Richmond P.-tcvs P. o ’ ‘
RACK di DUVAL
GUNNY BAGGINO ~
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WEEK. LT
CHRONICLE ANDSENTINEL
SELECTED POETRY.
Mr. Tupper’s poem, published below, is
very beautiful. There is very much wisdom
in it, and its sage counsels should sink deep
into the American heart. Millions of Euro
pean hearts beat wiih that holy love of our
country which is so forcibly expressed by the
distinguished author of “Proverbial Philoso
phy
London, Jan. 31, 1851.
To the Editors of the Louisville Journal:—
Sire: Enclosed you will find a copy of a ’rue heart
ed and timely slave addressed to “the Union” by
my friend, the gifted author of “Proverbial Philoso
phy,” &c.
You will observe by the date of this poem that it
wa3 Lut recently written, anil it has been reserved in
ait its freshness for America, by a carelul prevention
of its publication in this country.
I My friend, Mr. Abbot Lawrence, our Minister
here, is delighted with the stave.
Martin F. Tupper, whose heart yearns toward the
sister States, cor.templates a visit to you during the
present year; whether this spring or in late summer,
he has not yet decided When he does visit my
dear native land, I am sure he will win all true
Anglo-Saxon hearts to him.
Hoping you may conn’d* r the poem as suitable to
your columns, 1 would be obliged, if you publish, by
your sending mo a copy of the paper in which it ap
pears, as also one to the author. I am, sir, your
obedient servant. Wjf. R. Wagstff.
ON THE UNION. From a Uni
Giant aggregate of nations,
Glorious whole of glorious parts.
Unto endless generations
Live, United, hands and hearts!
Be it storm, or summer-weather,
Peaceful calm, or battle-jar,
Stand in beauteous strength together,
Sister States, as Now ye are I
Every petty cl ass-dissension,
Heal it up, as quick as thought;
Every paltry place-pretension,
Crush it, as a thing of nought;
Let no narrow private treason
Your great onward progress bar,
But remain, in right and reason.
Sister States, as Now ye are I
Fling away absurd ambition !
People, leave that toy to kings!
Envy, jealousy, suspicion,
Be above such grovelling things!
In each other’s joys delighted
Al! your hate be—joys of war,
And by ail mtans keep United
Sister States, as Now you are
Were I but some scornful stranger,
Still my counsel would be just ;
Break the band, and all is danger,
Mutual fear and dark distrust;
But, you know me for a brother
And a friend wuo speaks from far,
Be at one then with tach other,
Sitter Sta es, as now ye are !
If it seems a thing unholy
Freedom’s soil by slaves to till,
Yet, bejuat! and sagely, slowly,
Nobly, cure that ancient ill;
Slowly—baste is fatal ever ;
Nobly—lest good faith ye mar ;
Sagely—not in wrath to sever
Sister States, as Now ye are !
Charm’d with your commingled bea nt)
England sends the signal round,
“ Every man must do his duty”
To redeem from bonds the bound!
Then indeed your banner’s brightne
Shining clear from every star,
Shall proclaim your joint uprightnes
Sister States as Now ye are !
So. a peerless constellation
May there stars forever blaze !
Three-and ten-times-thrcefold nation,
Go ahead in power and praite !
Like the many-breasted goddess
Throne 1 on her Ephesian car,
Be—one heart in many bodies ;
Sister States, as Now yo are.
Martin F. Tuppbr.
LADIES AND FLOWERS.
1 have a fancy ladies are like flowers.
And so I class and keep them in my mind.
The delicate and gentle are the jasmines;
Th* minhtnl and warm hearted—these arc pinks;
The loving are tbe ro.-e, for love is sweet,
And beautiful in mother as in brido ;
The stately and precise arc dahlias, set
As they were carved and colored lor a show;
The tulips, such as talk of love and beaux ; [en,
The spiritual, whose pure, sweet thoughts seem giv-
As are the star beams, from the vault of heaven —
rhes*eare tbe lilies; and the violets,
Are gentle hearied ones who love tho lilies,
And would belike them could they choose their (ata.
The following lines by M. F. Tupper, the Eng
ieh post, are to be translated into many language l ,
including the Greek and Turkish, for the great
gathering at London in May :
THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
A HY-MM FOR ALL NATIONS : 1851.
Dy the author of »• Proverbial Philosophy."
Glorious God! on Thee wo call,
Father, Fiiend and Judge of ail;
Holy Saviour, heavenly King,
Homage to Thy throne we bring.
In the wonders all around,
Ever is Thy Spirit found.
And of each good thing we ace
All (he good is born of Thee I
Thine the beauteous skill that lurks
Every where in Nature’s works—
Thine is Art, with all its worth,
Thine each mastespieco on earth !
Yea, —and, foremost in the van,
Springs from Thee the Mind of Man;
<>n its light, for this is Thine.
Shod abroad the lovo divine !
1.0, our God ! Thy Children here
From all realms are gathered near,
Wisely gathered, gathering still, —
For “peace on earth, tow’rds men good will!”
May wc with fraternal mind,
Bless oi«r Brothers o( mankind!
May we through redeeming love.
Be tbe blest of God above I
WANTED.
JOCRNEYMEN TANNERS AND SHOR
MAKERS.—The subscriber wants a first rate
TANNER and CURRIER, and a BOOTand SHOE
MAKER, for fine work, and also, one lor clsisso peg
ged work. Northern mon will be preferred withJOt
lamilv, or one having a small family would not be
objected to. Good wages wilt be given, and the lo
cation in one of the most healthy villages i. tho
~ if desirable, a share in tho busincte will
the subscriber, at Clarksville, Georgia,
i'uora applying will be expected to bo well reooaa
memlej tor honesty, industry and sobriety.
inb4d44wl JOHN R. STANFORD.
RANAWAY
MS FROM the subscriber at Waverly Hall,
Harris county, on the 20lh February, my
.JkZL boy JACK. Jack is about eighteen years of
age, live feet six inches in height, and heavily built.
Ha haaa noted scar on the left side of his upper lip,
an.l also, a ecar on bis left leg. I think be ia ma
king his way to Augusta, Ga. A liberal reward
will be paid for his confinement in any safe jail, ami
due notice of tbe same to me,
mh-l-wIfWM. H. PETERS.
SIOO REWARD.
STOP THE RUNAWAY.
JL6 RAN A WAY from the subscriber, one
A3 mile North of Greenville, on the night of the
,5*V 2d iost., a mulatto boy named JOE. He ia
a bright mulatto, with blue eyes and black kinky
hair. In conversation, lie speaks quick and very
fast; but a little excited lie etainmets. He bad on
when be left, a blue Ckth Dress Coat, dark colored
Pants, and a black Fur Hat. He took with him a
swab tailed Mare, either bay or sorrel, which trots
very briskly, with an old Saddle with the horn bro
ken off. It may be remarked that be has a full
face—i. nearly six feethigh, or quite, close made,
and has a vary smooth face ; and is about 21 years
old.
He may poesibly trade the mare in order to get
money to travel on—may be walking, or he may be
in company with a white man.
I will g’.ve One Hundred Dollars for his delivery
at my house, or Twenty five Dollars tor his confine
ment in jail so that I can get him.
FREEMAN McCLENDON.
Greerviile, Meriwether co., Ga. mhS 2t
NOTICE.
BROUGHT TO JAIL, a Negro Boy,
who calls himselt SAM, and says he belongs
man by the name of John Thomas, of New
GFfeaaa. He is ot a dark color, and has a scar
•bore •«<’ ot his eyen; he is about six feet high, and
weighs about one hundred and seventy-five pounds,
and appears to be a very intelligent boy, and says he
has been runaway atom six months. The owner
will please come forward, pay all cos:, and take him
P. H. CAMPBELL, Jailor.
■adieen, Morgan co., June 15, 1850. je'2o-tf
$2 0 REWARD.
WAY irom the subscribers, on the
z December, 1850, a Negro man
JT named ELSON. Nelson is afoul 5 feet 10
> > s high ; i it con-plection ; abou: 33 years old ;
s. ake stow nut very tow. Tbe above reward will
be given fat n. delivery to the subscribers, or for
lodging him im jail so that they mav et posses
sion offom. T. H. Jt E. H. BLOUNT.
Waynesboro’ irke County. ja!o-w3m
R ANA WAY
FROM :he subscriber, on the 3d of Jan
uary last, a Negr> Girl aimed SARAH.
Said girl is about 17 years of age, is quits
btacx, and ot .’lender make. It is believed she was
decoyed off by some while person, and was proba
bly taken up tbe Georgia Rail Road. A reward of
Twenty LkMiarv will be pai I to any oerson who will
deliver said negro to me, or confine her in rny jail so
that I get her. And any information respecting her
will be thankfully received Dy me, at Co
lumbia county, Georgia
mhs-wlm EDWARD MoDURMOND.
RANAWAY
FROM the subscriber, on tbe morning of
die 17th of May, my Negro Man THOMAS,
about 3C years of age, ot a brown cotnplex-
quick when spoken to. and rather lisps.
Said m* n is about 5 feet S inches high, well built;
and wh*n he left here had on a blue striped sack
coat, and a velvet cap. He will doubtless endeavor
to make his way to Virginia, as he was purchased
in that state by John M. Cureton 4 Co., and sold to
me in Greetiet*oro, the 15d> of kst March. A libe
ral reward will be given for tbe delivery, or for hie
beic<; lodired in jail eo that 1 get him.
O. P. DANIEL.
Greensboro. Ga., May 19. 1850. myl9-tf
KEGS MILS. -.j»i received and p
v) V* v r bv ulMliw C FSTHS
BUTTER AND CHEESE.
1 Oft BOXKS ptimeGcoiaen CHEESE,
1> ”v7 iC firkins “ “ BUTTER.
Juvc received by msfi-ddtw C. ESTES.
OUR SERIES OF PICTURES FROM REAL LIFE.-N 0.9
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EMBRACING ILLUSTRATED TALES, SKETCHES, ESSAYS, &c.
MxaO iWcJwwßa W n Qu
From Arthur’s Home Gazette.
THE PUNCTUAL MAN.
BY JOHN JONES, JR.
Nr. Jenkins was a punctual man—a very
punctual man. He was not only up to time
in every thing ; but, usually, alitile in advance
of time. Os such a thing as being too late for
an engagement, no one ever knew him to be
guilty. On the other hand, Mrs. Jenkins had
very little regard to the passage of time. Ask
Mr. Jenkins what o’clock it was at any period
of the day, and his answer, promptly given,
and without consulting his gold lever, would
rarely vary ten minutes from the real time.
Atk Mrs. Jenkins the same question, and if
she same within two hours of it, the fact
would he remarkable.
'Now, my dear, do hurry! We shall be
too late.’
Never did Mr, and Mrs. Jenkins go upon
a journey, or attend church or party, without
a dozen repetitions of this a imonuion, mildly
urged in the beginning, but, in a nervous, im
patient tone of voice, ere the lingering vpouse
deemed her person all iu trim for tbe contem
plated movement. In most oases, even With
all the punctual husband’s efforts to bring his
wife up to time, but littio advance was ever
gained. Service had usually commenced, ere
they reached the church on Sunday, notwith
standing Mr Jenkins'nervous horror of dis
turbing, by unt'mely entrance, a worshipping
assembly, and notwithstanding his weekly re
petition of—
* Now do, my dear, try and be ready in time
to-day.’
They were usually among the last ata tea
party ; and upon them rested (he guilt of dis
turbing the temper, wearing out tbe patience,
and spoiling the oysters of the fair hostess.
More (han one© bad the prophecy—
* We’ll be too late for the steamboat,’ met
a literal fulfillment.
One would naturally think that frequent ex
periences of t>is kind must work a change.
Far from it. It was just as natural for Mrs.
Jenkins to take no note of time, as for her
husband to be noting it all the while.
Last summer they decided on a trip to Bos
ton, and after all needful preparation, the day
arrived that was to witness the r departure.
* Come dosr!’ said Mr. Jenkins, just rs
day began’<> dawn. ‘ Its time to get np. We
shall be late.’
‘ Late .’ It’s only a little past four o’clock,
and the boat doesn’t leave until nine.’
And Mrs. Jenkins, who had beau aroused
rom a phasant slumber, composed herself
for another nap
‘ Come ! come ! W’a shall be late.’
Mr. Jenkins enoke now in a more earnest
voice, for tho first rays of the uprisen sun
were streaming in at the chamber window.
4 Plenty of lime,’ returned Mrs. Jet kins,
showing no very s.rnng inclination »n rise.
Mr. Jenk ins, who was up and partly dress- I
cd, now bethought himself of consulting his
watch, when to his surprise, he found that
it was full an hour later than he had supposed
it to be.
‘Come! come!’ said he, impatiently. ‘lt
is nearly half-past six o’clock.
‘ O no,’ returned his v ife
‘lt is then, and no mistake See for your
self!’ and he held the gold lever before her
eyes.
* 1 declare ! I had no idea that it was so
late.’
Mrs. Jenkins sprung from the bed and com
menced dress.ng herself hurriedly. Twice
tbo ball rang fur breakfast I afore the was
ready to obey the summons. But at length
she took her way to the dining room, and,
much to her husband's relief. *he left the table
in full time to finish all needful preparations
for the journey.
The breakfast scene, which finally ended
so much to Mr. Jenkins’ satisfaction, is
worihy of a passing note.
Mr. Jenkins received his cup of coffee
from the hand of his wife, with a nervous jerk,
and in bringing it down upon the table beside
him. managed to spill a third of it over upon
tho white cloth. Then, in pu't'ng his cup 100
eagerly to kis lips, he scalded his mouth.
* Here .’ give me some cream. This coffee
is as hot as fire !’ he exclaimed, as he handed
back his cup.
More cream was supplied, and then the cup
of coffee was emptied at a single draught.
The work of breaking an egg, and pouring
out its contents, came next in order. Usually,
Mr. Jenkins could porfonn this delicate ope
ration with considerable skill. On ?he present
occasion, he spilled a portion over the side of
his eggcup, soiled his fingers, and made ‘such
a time of it,’ that he pushed egg and cup from
him. with an impatient—
‘ What a mess I’m making of it!’
Mr. Jenkins next attacked the tuast, and
bolted a couple of slices in a twink'ing. Hav
ing done which, he drew forth bis watch, to
consult it, and see how the time was passing.
* We must hurry,’ said he, involuntarily.
‘Time goes quickly.’
* VVell,l declare/ relumed Mrs. Jwnkius,
‘you’re the m*.st tiervouu, imputieut man 1
ever saw ! New do eat your breaklast.
There is plenty of time?
But. Mr. Jenkins aro»e and walked ihe 11 ©or
es the dining room until bis wife had conclu
ded her nioruiug tueal.
Al half past eight the carriage was to beat
the door. The trunk* were strapped, and
Mr. Jenkins ready for the removal, some time
before that period ; and to Mrs. Jenkins’ cre
dit be it spoken, she was ready to the ruinate.
‘That man ought to be here? said Mr. Jen
kins, as the hand of his gold lever approached
the figure four. ‘I don't like this pulling off
things until the last moment.’
And he went to the door and stood, for
some time, looking dawn the street. But no >
carriage appeared in sight. Then he return j
ed into the house, and walked the parlor floor •
for a minute and a half, at lhe ens of which
lime be drew forth his watcb for another con
sultation. Five minutes mere, and it would
be half-past eight o’clock.
• It ho should disappoint me !’ said Mr.
Jeakins, nervously.
‘ Oi, he’ll be here,’ returned Mrs. Jenkins,
with much composure. Don’t be uneasy.*
1 But lam uneasy. I’m almost certain the
man will disappoint us. 1 wish I’d taken his
number ’
‘ What good would that have done V asked
Mrs Jenkins, calmly.
4 I’d hsve him before the Mayor ’
Mt. Jenkins went to the door again, and
gazed anxiously down the street. No carriage
was in sight.
•Half past eight!’ he ejaculated, coming into
lhe parlor where Mrs. Jenkins eat ail ready
for departure ‘What is to be done ? ’
•Don’t feel uneasy. I am certain ho will be
here.” said Mrs. Jenkins. *He can drive down
easily in a quarter of an hour. So there is
plen:y of time to spare.*
‘No there isn’t plenty of time to spare. Be
sides, I told him to be here by half past eight,
and not a minute later.’
Five, ten fifteen minates went stealing bv,
and yet no carriage appeared The reader
may imagine the state of mind inta which Mr.
Jenkins was thrown
But a quarter of an hour remained ere the
steamboat would leave the wharf. Fortunate
ly for Mr. Jenkins, a porter cam.’ by just at
thisjoßeture, with hie empty wheelbarrow.
Here, good fellow !’cried Jenkins; ‘areyou
engaged T’
•No, sir,’ was answered.
‘Then come n quickly and get my trunks
The carriage has disappointed me, and 1 must
be at the New York boat bv nine o’clock.”
The poner obeyed with alacrity. In a few
minutes he was en his way. with the trunks,
towards Walnut street wharf, and Mr. and
.Mrs. Jenkins, the former with carpet-bag in
hand, hurrying after him. Bat, the steps of
Mrs Jenkms were far too deliberate for those
of her excited husband.
•Indeed, you must move quicker, or we
will be too late.’ he said, at every half square.
Great was the speed at which they swept a
long tbe street.
•Just four minutes left,’ said Mr. Jenkins, as
they passed the Exchange.
At length, thev reached the foot of Walnut
street
•Has the boat gone yet ?’ breathlessly iuquir
ed Jenaißt of a co'orvd perter.
‘O ne.’ was replied, with a bread smile ou
Ethio ps face.
At this moment the eyes of Mr. Jenkins rest
ed upon the upper works of the steamboat,
which were in motion.
She’s eff.” he ejaculated. ‘Quick! quick?’
And he sprung several paces in advance es
his wife, ruoniuf down the avenue to tbe docx
from which the beat had movod.
•Stop! Step a me meat!’’ he cried to the
AUGUSTA, GA., WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 26, 1851.
! Captain, who was on the upperdeck. ’Slop/
Holdup! Just a moment!”
But, the boat was loosened from her fasten
ings, and quietly moved down the stream. On
her way she kept, as steadily as if no Mr. Jen
kins stood calling out and gesticulating on the
shore.
‘Too bad! too bud ! I’ll have that fellow fined
for disappointing me.’
*lt is too bad,’ said Mrs. Jenkins, panting
from over exertion, ‘to be disappointed after
all this!’
•The Boat’s coming back again,’ said a man
who stood near.
‘Coming back again !”
‘U yes. She’s merely heading round. It
isn’t time for her to start by an hoar.’
‘Bui it’s nine o’clock,’ said Mr. Jenkins,
drawning cut his watch.
I ‘O no, sir ; only eight.’
•Eight ’’
Mr. Jenkins stood with a bewildered air
for a moment. Thon light broke in upon hie
mind.
‘Only eight!’ he repeated. ‘Right! Sure
I enough! Well, that is a good one !’
‘Only eight!’ said Mrs. Jenkins. ‘That’s
strange ? Does your watch say nine V
‘Yes. But, now I remember, it is just an
hour too fast ’
‘Why, xMr. Jenkins! How comes this?*’
But Mr. Jenkins, who was caught in his
own trap, did not venture to explain that he
had, on the night before, set his watch an hour
ahead, in order to cheat his wife into being
ready in time for the bo n! Yet, this was real
ly so. Mrs. Jenkins, however, who was a
prettyvahrewd woman, guessed at the real
truth, as they sat. a few minutes afterwards, in
the cabin ®f the John Stephens, the only pas
sengers lor Now York who had yet made their
appearance, and she charged the fact upon
him so directly, that equivocation was of no
avail. He has not heard the last of the affair
yet.
For all this and other little experiences on
the part es Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins no particu
lar change has taken place on either side Mr.
Jenkius remains the same nervously punctual
man, and Mrs. Jenkins the same even temper
ed, immovably unpunctual woman. And so
it is likely to be with them to the end. Bo lit
tle du men and women profit by the experi
ences of life, when they react upon constitu
tional weakness, defects, and peculiarities of
character, confirmed by long habit.
MI§(SELLANEOUB II-
TERATURE AND NEATS.
Tlio Glorioua Uncertainties of tlie Law>
The most litigious fellow 1 ever knew, was a
Welshman named Bones. He had got posses
sion, bv e-nie means or other, of a bit of waste
ground behind a public house, in Hogwash
Streel. Adjoining this land was a yard, be
longing to the parishof St. Jeremiah,which the
Parish Trustees were fencing in with a wall.
Bones alleged lhat one corner of their wa'l was
advanced about ten inches on his ground, and
as they declined to remove it b; ck, he kicked
down the brickwork before the mortar was
dry. The Trustees, having satisfied them
selves that they were not only within their own
boundary, but that they left Bones some feet
of the parish land to boot, built up the wall
again. Bores kicked it down again. The
Trustees put it up a third time, under the pro
tection of a policeman. The inexorable
Bones in spite of tho awful presence of thia
functionary, not only kicked down tho wall
again, but kicked tbe bricklayers into the bar
gain. Thia was too much* and Bones was
inarched off to Guildhall, for assailing the
bricklayers. The magistrate rather pooh
poohed the complaint, but bound over Bones
to keep the peace. The causa belli, the wall,
was re-edified a fourth lime; but when the
Trustees revisited the place next morning, it
was again in ruins!
While they were in consultation upon this
last insult, they were politely waited upon by
an Attorney’s clerk, who served them all with
“writs” iu nn action es trespass at the suit
of Bones, for encroaching on his land. Thus
war was declared about a dirty piece of land
literally not so big as a door-step, and the
whole fee-simple of which would not sell for
a shilling. The Trustees, however, thought
they ought not to give up the rights of the
parish to the obstinacy of a perverse fellow,
like Bones, and resolved to indict Pones for
assaulting the workmen. Accordingly, he ■
action and indictment went on together- The
action was tried first, and as the evidence clear
ly showed the Trustees had kept within their
own boundary, they got the verdict. Bones
moved for a new trial ; that failed. The Trus
tees now thought they would let the matter
rest, as it had cost the parish about one hun
dred and fifty pounds, and they supposed
that Bones bad had enough of it. Bat they
had mistaken their man. He brought a writ I
of error in the action, which carried the cause
into the Exchequer Court, and tied it up nearly
two years, and in the meantime he forced
them, nolene voiens, to try the indictment.
When th© trial came on, the Judge said, that
as tbe whole question had been decided in the
action, there was no occasion for any further
proceeding, and therefore the defendant ha J i
better been acquitted, and so make an end of
it. Accordingly, Bones was acquitted ; and
the very next thing Bones did, was to sue the
Trustees in anew action, for maliciously in
stitoting the iodictment against him, without
reasonable cause!
Tho ac'ion went on to trial, and it being
proved lhat one of the Trustees had been over
heard to say that they would punish him, this
was taken as evidence of malice, and Bones
got a verdict of forty shillings damages, be
sides all the costs. Elated with his victory,
Bones pushed on his old aciion iu the Exche
quer Chamber to shearing, but the Court af
firmed the judgment against him. without
hearing the Trustees’counsel. Th® Trustees
were now sick of the very name of Bones,
which had become a sort of bugbear, so that
if a friend met a Trustee iu the street, h®
would be greeted wi h an inquiry afior the
health of his friend, Mr Benes. They would
iben have gladly let the whole matter drop in
to oblivion, but Jupiter and Bones had deter
mined otherwise ; for the indomitable Bones
brought a writ of error in the House of
Lords, on the judgment of the Exchequer
; Chamber. The unhappy Trustees had caught
i a Tarta r , and follow him into the House of
; Lords they must. Accordingly, after another
! year or two's delays, the ca-e came on in the
i Lords. Ttieir Lordships pronounced it 'ba
must trumpery writ ot error they had ever
seen, and aga.n affirmed the judgment, with
costs, against Bones. The Trustees now tax
ed their coats, and found that they had spent
! not less than five hundred pounds m defendiug
‘ their claim to a lit of ground that was not of
i the value of an old shoe. But, then. Bones
was condemned to pay the costs. True ; so
they issued execution >gams Bones ; caught
him, after some trouble, and locked him up in
jail. The next week. Bones petitioned the
lnsolve.it Court, got out of prison, an<i on
; exami' anon of schedule, his effects appeared
to be£OOs. Od !
Bones had. in fact, been fighting the Trus-
I tees on credit for tne last three years; for his
own attorney was put down as a creditor
to a large amount, which was the only satis
-1 faction the Trustees obtained for perusing his
schedule. They were now obliged tn have re
course to the Parish lunes to pay their own
: law expenses, and were consoling themselves
with the retlecuon that these did not come out
of their oiru pockets, when they received the
usual notification that a bill in Chancery had
been filled against them, a: Mr- Bones’s suit, to
, overhaul thvir accounts with the Parish, and
prevent the misapplication of the Parish money to
: the pay in ant ot their law costs! This was the
Climax.
And being myself a disciple of Coke, I have
heard nothing further of it; being unwilling,
as well, perhaps, as unqualified, to follow the
ease into the labyrinthic vaults of the Court
of Chancery. The catastrophe, if this were a
tale, could hardly be mended—®o the true sto
ry may end here.
The Ohio Constitution was adopted in the
recent convention of that State—year 76, nsys
14 It is to be snbmitted to a vote of the peo
ple oa the third Tuesday of Jane, and, if ap
proved. elections will taks place under it the
i second Tuesday in October, at which time a
Governor. Lieutenant Governor, Legislature,
five Supreme Judges, a large number of Dis
trict Judges. clerks of courts, and ail county
■ office re are to be elected.
Parisian Anbcvote — A faring
American Nicely Caught —A cor
respondent of one of th© Northern
papers, writing from Paris, re
lates the following amusing but not
very pleasant adventure of a young
American, now flourishing in that
city :
I will finish this letter by the nar
ration of rn incident which took
p’ace on Sunday last, at the mas
querade ball of the Grand Opera.
An American young man, Mr. P.,
who is visiting Paris with the “old
folks,” was there alone, to see the
elephant, and to have souse fun.
His great desire was to meet an
angel of the fair sex. He first look
ed all around, waiting, to take a de
cision the moment he should first
find a fine waist and small feet.
These beatifies he discovered in a
domino ol small figure, who took
his arm and began to intrigue with
him. The lady told him his name,
the city of the United Stales from
which he was, and alter all these
preliminaries, she related to him
many flittering excursions which
he had made last year at Saratoga
and Newport. All these things,
whispered in good English, w ere
puzzling to Mr. P.; and in order to
find out wh® was his fair compan
ion, >•. invited her to supper in a
private cabinet. The lady first
refused; bat alter some time, she
consented, and the couple started
in a carriage for the well known
restaurant of Vachette, where all
the Americans take their meals.
A cabinet was opened, the final
petit souper was ordered; and when they
came to eat, the lady was obliged to take
off her mask. Mr. P. discovered in her—
who? Guess it. You give itupf Yes. She
was his mother! The romance was over;
and he took the joke the best way he could.
Mrs. P. i» one of the prettiest American ladies
in Paris; and no one, when looking at her, con
sidering the freshness of her complexion, and
the beauty of her charms—would suppose that
she had a son twenty-thrse years old.
“Observations ok thk Gnathodon Beds
AROUND THE HEAD OF MOBILE BAY.”—This is
the title of article XVII, in Silliman’s Journal
for March, written by Prof. C. 3 Hale, of this
city. It is an exceedingly interesting paper
and we should be pleased to lay the whole of
it before our readers, but being too long we
mustcontent ourselves with a mere notice of
some of its more striking points.
The immense shell banks on the rivers and
bays about Mobile, forming, in some places,
islands of considerable extent, have attracted
a good deal of attention and led to many theo
ries as to their formation. These deposites
are not peculiar to this region. Mr- Hale re
refsrsto others efa similar character, and per
haps contemporaneous, in South America, as
well as in Europe. Some persons account
for them by supposing that the aborigines,
having discovered in the living animal a
wholesome and palatable food, formed the
deposits in question, as oyster shell banks are
now accumulated, by throwing into heaps the
empty shells. We heard not long since a very
plausible argument in favor of this theory.
Human bones, iron utensils, fragments of
pottery, charged wood, &c., had been found
inthe centra of several large heaps; and,
therefore, the natural conclusion was that the
Indians had roffected the gnathodon for food
at tbe most convenient pointsand thus formed
the deposits that now strike so many with won
der. The remains found in them are alleged
as further proofof this theory.
The facts, however, presented by Mr. Hale,
derived from personal examinations, entirely
demolish this notion. These deposits, Mr
Hale conclusively shows occur in three very
distinct varieties of circumstances, answering
te as many successive periods in which they
were formed: First, submerged beds, second
ly, those slightly submerged; thirdly, others
that are entirely elevated above the water, at
various distances from it and at d (Terenteleva
tions. These phenomena may be seen in our
immediate neighborhood. T’he most careless
observers have noted them How came they
than to be thus situated 1 Mr- Hale answers
th® question by showing that those on dry
land mark the period ofthe last retreat of the
wate Jv.ards the gulf; that those partially
st»S erged may have been formed on an in
r ;od or uneven bottom and become in part
kpesed by the process of upheaval; while in
•gard to those wholly covered with water, he
thinks they lie as produced, and that other
masses ar® now in th® process of formation. —
The submerged beds illustrate the method by
which tbe others have been aeon mula ed to so
remarkable an extent. The living part es the
species is frequently liable to perish in becom
ing too deeply imbedded by an annual increase
of alluvium, a very common event in this delta
region; the continued propagation of the
species in such circMiustanres admits of the
continued increase of the intss to an indefinite
extent. Superficial marsh deposits are of no
rare occurrence in the vicinity, in which the
sheils are thinly scattered through the thick
mass of black mud, clearly eviacing that such
wasthe way of their formation.
In regard to the aborigines, it is, however,
evident that these shell deposits were of much
interest to them. They wuem to have selected
them in a special manner as burying places
fur their dead. In this way they became pla
ces of retort, as is demonstrated by human
remains, superstitious relics, spoils of hunting,
<fcc. Butthat the masses were formed by
them is entirely improbable. There are none
of the species of which they are composed
found within a long distance of many of tho
largest of thus® deposits — Mobile Tribune.
zl European correspondent of the New York
Tribuno transmits the following official statis
tics in reference to the wages of the working
population of Belgium :
MKN.
5,342 men earn from 58 to 73 cents per diy.
180,44 1 rnen earn from 30 to 40 cents per day.
111,960 men earn from 20 to 30 cents per day.
WCMIN.
162 women earn 13 cants and upwards per day.
37,721 women earn 30 to 40 cents per day.
29,620 women earn 10 to 20 cents per day.
13,612 women earn less than 10 cents p&r day.
BOYS.
5,590 boys earn from 20 to 30 cents per day.
12,459 boys earn from 1U to 20 cents per day.
17,531 boys earn less than 10 cents par day.
•IXI.B.
1,385 girls earn from 20 l > 30 cents per day.
6,316 girls earn from IQ te 20 cents per day.
22,539 girls earn less than 10 cents p*.r day.
The above figures do not represent the whole
workiHg population iu Belgium, of course;
in fact, they exclude tbe whole agricultural
class, which would have made the statistics still
more melancholy ; but they represent, without
doubt, a fair average estimate of town wages
throughout the kingdom.
The same correspondent copies from an au
thentic report recently issued in London tho
following ‘Table of Incomes” in Groat Bri
tain. It exhibits the limited extent of what are
called the ‘ middle and upper classes,” or the
“ respectability and standing” of that kingdom:
TABLE OF INCOMES.
No. persons with income of $750 to $l,00C«» 38,902
“ persons with income of 1,000 to 1.600•• 28,974
“ persons with income of 1.500 to 2,000«» 14,162
“ persons with income of 2,000 to 2,500«« «6,896
persons with income ot 2,500 to 3,000«»-5,010
“ persons with income of 3,000 to 3.5G0«» *2,878
“ persons with income of 3,500 to 4,090*. • 1,852
“ persons with incoiae of 4,000 to 4,500*.. 1,549
“ persons with income of 5,000 to 10,000*. • 4,659
“ persons with income of 10,000 to 15,000.. • 1,286
“ persona with ineomeof 15,000 to 20 000« •• • 622
“ persons with inoomsef 20,000 to 20.000- •• • 327
“ persons with income of 25,6'00 to 30 000-•• • 617
“ persons with income of 50 000 to 100,000* • • 215
“ persons with income of 109.000 to 250,000*. 96
“ persons with income of 250.900 and upwards 19
“ persons with income ever $760 108, c 39
“ as pa open ..1,500,000
Tin Peace of Europe.—The London
correspondent of the National Intelligen
cer, iu a letter under date of 20th February,
says:
The Chancallor of tbe Exchequer, in an
nouncina his budget, expre-ses his sorrow at
the state of Europe being such that he cannot
recommend reducing either the army or the
navy, and thereby diminishing the annual esti
mates. Messrs Cobden, Hume, and others of
the ultra retrenchment school, are loud in
their denunciations of this view of the
Wo hope that they are light, so far as lhe
probabili yof war is concerned. When we
look at the following statement of the military
establishments of European countries, we
think we have a right to be satisfied with our
own position, We really do not see how onr
taxation if to be materially diminished
so long as we have to pay
annually for the interest of the national
debt.
Countrus. Population Reg 1 r Army. \ soldier
to erery
France *33.000-bOO* • • • • • 408,00087
Russias4,ooo.ooo 674. uOOB9
Austria 35,900.0904u5a0086
Prussia : 16,000,030121,000123
Germany exclu
sive of Aus
tria, Prussia,
end Bavaria* 10.700.0.0100.Cu0 56
! Sardinia -.• ••• .4,600,C00 146 000 31
i Spain •••• ■ 12,460,000-••••» 119,000 105
• Great Britain
’ with her col-
0nie532,000,000104,000.308
i Great Britain
witbout her
I a010nie523,500,00073,000 390
But even this comparison is by no means
fair towards Great Britain, for Prassia, in addi
tion to her regular army, keeps her reserve,
and the fi r «t division of her Landwekr, com-
■ prising 228,000 men, tn constant readiness to
meet an enemy. Austria has also a landiethr
in reserve by which she can raise her effective
force to 600 000 men; and France has her
! enormous organization of national Guares,
; trained, armed and accoutred, amounting to
2 500,000 men. Against these formidable
i numbers Great Britain has only to set her yeo
i manry. amounting to 13 440 men ; her enroll
' ed pensioners, (many of whom are wholly sn
peranuated.) amounting to 30.000 : and e,OOO
; dockyard men. occasionally drilled. We do
not join Sir Charles Napier aud tbe alarmists,
: and ask for an i.erease of our military estab
liaamente ; but »e are qatte as freeirom any
; sympathy with Mr. Cobden and the ultra
i economists, in ukiag for their redaction.
The New Postage Bill.
An Act to reduce and modify the rates of post
age in the United States, and for other pur
posts.
Bo it further enacted by the Senate and
; the House of Representatives of the United
I States of America in Congress assembled,
That from and after the thirtieth day of June,
eighteen hundred and fifty-one, in lieu of the
rates of postage now established by law, there
shall be charged the following rates, to wit:
For every single letter in manuscript, or pa
per of any kind upon which information shall
be asked for or communicated, in writing, or
by marks or signs, conveyed in the mail, for
any distance between places within the United
Stales not exceeding three thousand miles,
when the postage upon such letter shall be
prepaid, three cents, and five cents when
the postage thereon shall not have been
prepaid ; and for any distance exceeding
three thousand miles, double those rates. For
every such single letter or paper, when con
veyed wholly or iu part by sea, and to or from
a foreign country, for any distance over twen
ty-five hundred miles,twenty cents; and for
any distance under twenty-five hundred mi.es,
ten cents, (excepting, however, all cases where
such postages have been or shall be adjusted
at different rales by postal treaty or conven
tion already concluded or hereafter to be
made ;) and for a double letter there shall be
charged double the rates above specified; and
fora treble letter treble those rates ; and for a
quadruple letter quadruple those rates; and
every letter or parsel not exceeding half an
ounce in weight shall be deemed a single let
letter, and every additional weight of half an
ounce or additional weight of less than half an
ounce, shall be charged with an additional single
postage. And all drop letters, or letters placed
in any post office, not for transmission but for
delivery only, shall be charged with postage at
the rate of one cent each ; and all letters which
shah hereafter be advertised as remaining over
or uncalled for in any post office ehall be charged
withone cent in addition to the regular post
age ; both to be accounted for as other post
ages now are.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all
newspapers not exceeding three ounces in
weight, sent from the offices of publication to
actual and bona fine subscribers, shall be
charged with postage as follows, to wit: All
newspapers published weekly only shall circu
late in the mail free of postage within the
county where published, and that the postage
on the regular numbers of a newspaper pub
lished weekly, for any distance not exceeding
fifty miles out of the county where published,
shall be five cents per quarter : for any dis
tance exceeding fifty miles, and not exceeding
three hundred miles, ten cants per quarter ;
for any distance exceeding three hundred
miles and not exceeding one thousand miles,
fifteen cents per quarter; for any distance
exceeding one thousand miles and not ex
ceeding two thousand miles, twenty cents per
quarter ; for any distance exceeding two thou
sand miles and not exceeding four thousand
miles, twenty-five cents per quarter; and for
any distance exceeding four thousand miles,
thirty cents per quarter ; and all newspapers
published monthly and sent to actual and bona
fide subscribers shall bo charged with one
fourth the foregoing rates; and all such news
papers published semi-monthly shall be charg
ed with one half the foregoing rates ; and
papers published semi-weekly shall be charged
double those rates ; tri-weekly, treble those
rates ; and oftener than tri-weekly, five times
those rates. And there shall be charged upon
every other newspaper, and each circular not
sealed, bandbill, engraving, pamphlet, periodi
cal, magazine, book and every other descrip
tion of printed matter which shall be uncon
nected with any manuscript or written matter,
and which it may be lawful to transmit through
the mail, of no greater weight than one ounce,
for auy distance not exceeding five hundred
miles, one cent; for any distance exceeding
five hundred miles and not exceeding one
thousand five hundred miles, double those
rates; for any distance exceeding one thou
sand five hundred miles and not exceeding two
thousand five hundred miles, treble those rates;
for any distance exceeding two thousand five
hundred miles and not exceeding three thou
sand five hundred miles, four times those rates;
fur any distance exceeding three thousand five
hundred miles, five times those rates. Sub
scribers to all periodicals shall be required to
pay one quarter’s postage in advance; in all
such eases the postage shall be one-half the
foregoing rates. Bound books and parcels of
printed matter not weighing over thirty-two
ounces shall be deemed mailable matter under
the provisions of thio section. And the post
age on aJI printed matter other than newspa
pers and periodicals published at intervals not
exceeding three months and sent from the
office of publication to absolute and bona
subscribers, to bo prepaid ; and in ascertain
ing the weight of newspapers for the purpose
of determining the amount of postage charge
able thereon, they shall be weighed when in a
dry state. And whenever any printed matter
on which the postage is required by this sec
tion to be prepaiu shall, through the inattention
of postmasters or clherwise, be sent withou*.
prepayment, tho same shall bo charged wiih
double tho amount of postage which would
have been chargeable thereon if the postage
had been prepaid ; but nothing in this act con
tained shall subject to pustage any matter
which is exempted from the payment of post
age by any existing law. And the Postmaster
General, fey and with the advice end consent
of the President of the United States. sha’l be,
and he hereby is, authorized to reduce or en
large, from time to time, these rates of postage
apon all letters and other mailable matter con
veyed between the U States and any foreign
country, for the purpose of making belter
postal arrangements with other Governments,
or countaracting any adverse measures affect
ing our postal intercourse at the office of deliv
ery, are hereby authorized, and it shall be their
duty, to remove the wrappers and ev&lopes
from all printed matter and pamphlets not
charged with letter postage, for the purpose
of ascertaining whether there is upon or con
nected with any such printed matter, or in such
package, any matter or thing which would
authorize or require a charge of a higher rate
of postage thereon. And all publishers of pam
phlets, periodicals, magazines, and newspapers
which shall not exceed sixteen ounces in
weight, shall be allowed to interchange their
publications reciprocally, free of postage :
Provided, That such interchange shall be con
fined to a single copy of each publication:
And provided, also, Said publishers may
enclose in their publications the bill lor sub
scription thereto, without any additional charge
for postage. And provided further, That in all
oases where newspapers shall not contain
over <hree hundred square inches, they may
be transmitted through the mails by tho pub
lishers to bona fide subscribers at one-fourth
the rates fixed by this act.
See 3. And be it further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of the Postmaster General
to provide and furnish to all deputy postmas
ters, and to all other persons applying and
paying therefor, suitable postage stamps, of
the denomination of three cents, and of such
other denominations as be may think expedi
ent, to facilitate the prepayment of ihe post
ages provided for in this act; and any person
who shall forge or counterfeit any postage stamp
provided or furnished under the provisions
of this or any farmer act, whether the
same are impressed, or printed oh, cr
attached to, envelopes or not, or any,
die plate, or engraving therefor, or shall
make, or print, or knowingly use or sell, or
have in his possession with intent te use or
seh, any eneb false, forged, or counterfeited
die, plate, engraving, or postage stamp, or who
shall make, or print, or authorise or procure to
be made or printed, any postage stamps of the
kind provided and furnished by the Postmaster
General as aforesaid, without the special au
thority of the Post Office Department, or who,
after such postage stamps have been printed,
shall, with intent to defraud the revenues of
the Post Office Department, deliver any post
age stamps to any person or persons other than
such as shall be authorized to receive the same
by an instrument of writing, duly executed
under the hand of the Postmaster General and
the seal of the Post office Department, shall,
on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of
felony, and be punished by a fine not exceed
ing five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment
not exceeding five years, or by both such fine
and imprisonment, and the expenses of pro
curing and providing all such postage stamps
and letter envelopes, as are provided sorer
authorized by this act, shall be paid, after be
ing adjusted by the Auditor of the Post Office
Department, on the certificate of the Postmas
ter General, out of any money in the treasury
arising from the revenues of the Post Office
Department
Sec 4. And be it further enacted, That it
shall be the duty of every postmaster to causo
:o t-e defaced, in such manner as the Postua&s
ter General shall direct, all postage stamps at
tached to letters deposited in his office, or de
livered, or to be sent by mail, and if any post
master sending letters in the mail with pestage
stamps attached shall omit to detacc the
it shall be the duty of the postmaster to whose
office such letters shall be sent for delivery to
deface the stamps, and report the delinquent
postmaster to the Postmaster General. And
if any person shall use, or attempt to use in
pre payment of postage, any postage stamp
which shall nave been before used for like pur
poses, such person shall be subject to a penal
ty of fifty dollars for every such offence, to be
recovered in the name of the United States
in any court of competent jurisdiction
Sec. 5, And be it further enacted. That lists of
letters remaining uncalled for in auy post of
fice, in any city, town or village where a news
paper shall be printed, snail hereafter be pub
iisned once only intne newspaper which, being
issued weekly or oftener, shall have the largest
circulation within the range of delivery of
said office, to be decided by the postmaster at
such office, at such times and under such reg
ulations at the Postmaster General shall pre
scribe. and ala charge of one cent for each
letter advertised. And the postmaster at such
office is hereby directed to post, in a conspicu
ous place in bis office, a copy es such list, on
the cay or day after the publication thereof,
and it” the publisher of any such paper shall
refuse to publish the list es letters as provided
in this section, the postmaster may designate
some otuer paper for such purpose. Such lists
of letters shall be published once in every six
weeks, and as much oftener, not exceeding
once a week, as the Postmaster General may
I specially direct. Provided, That the Postmas-
' ter General may, in his discretion, direct the
publication of German and other foreign let
ters in any newspaper printed in the German
or any other foreign language, which publica
tion shall be either in lieu of, or in addition to,
the publication of the list of such letters in the
manner first in this section provided, as the
Postmaster General shall direct.
Sec 6. And be it further enacted, That to
any postmaster whose commissions may be re
duced below the amount allowed at his office
for the year ending thirtieth day of June,
eighteen hundred and fifty-one, and whose
labors may be increased, the Postmaster Gene
ral shall bo authorized, in his discretion, to al
low such additional commissions as he may
deem just and proper: Provided, That the
whole amount of commissions allewed such
postmaster during any fiscal year, shall not ex
ceed by more than twenty percent, the amount
of commissions at such office for the year end
ing the thir ieth day of June, eighteen hun
dred and fifty-one.
Sec 7. And be it further enacted, That no
post-office now in existence shall be discontin
ued, nor shall the mail service on any mail
route in any of the States or Territories be
discontinued or diminished, in consequence of
any diminution of the revenues that may re
suit from thia act. And it shall bo the duty of
the Postmaster General to establish new post
offices, and place the mail service on
any new mail routes established, or
that may hereafter be established, in the
same manner as though this act had not pas
sed.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted, That
there shall be paid to the Post Office Depart
ment, in further payment and compensation
for the mail service performed for the two
Houses of Congress and the other Depart
ments and officers of the Government in the
transportation of free matter, the s ni of five
hundred thousand dollars per year, which
shall be paid quarterly, out of any moneys in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated; and
the moneys appropriated to the Post Office
Department by the twelfth section of the act “to
establish certain post routes, and for other
purposes,” approved March third, eighteen
hundred and forty-seven, and remaining un
drawn in the treasury, shall continue subject
to the requisition of the Postmaster General
for the service of the Post Office Department,
notwithstanding the same may have remained
so nndrawn for more than two years after it
became subject to such requisition.
Sec. 9. And be it further enacted, That
there is hereby appropriated, out of any mo
neys in the treasury not otherwise appropria
ted, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars,
to supply any deficiency that may arise in the
Post Office Department.
Sec. 10. And be it further enacted, That it
shall be in the power of the Postmaster Gene
ral, at all post offices where the postmasters are
appointed by the President of the United
States, to establish post routes within the cities
or towns, to provide for conveying letters to
the post office by establishing suitable and con
venient places of deposits, and by employing
carriers to receive and deposite them in the
post office, and at all such offices it shall be in
his power to cause letters to be delivered by
suitable carriers, to be appointed by him for
that purpose, for which not exceeding one or
two cents shall be charged, to be paid by the
person receiving or sending the same, and all
sums so received shall be paid into the Post
Office Department; Provided, the amount of
compensation allowed by the Postmaster Gen
eral to carriers shall in no case exceed the
amount paid into the treasury by each town
or city under the provisions of this section.
Sec. 11. And be it further enacted, That
from and after the passage es this act, it shall
be lawful to coin at the Mint of the United
States and its branches, a piece of the denom
inationand legal value of three cents, or three
hundredths of a doiiar, to be composed of
three fourths silver and one fourth copper, and
to weigh twelve grains aud three-eighths of a
grain; that the said coin shall bear such de
vices as shall be conspicaously different from
those of the other silver coins, and of tho gold
dollar, but having the inscription “United
States of America,” and its denomination and
date ; and that it shall be a legal tender in pay
ment of debts lor all sums of thirty cents aud
under. And that no ingots shall be used for
the coinage of the three cent pieces herein au
thorized, of which the quality differs more than
five thousandth from the legal standard; and
that in adjusting the weight of the said coin,
the following deviations from the standard
weight shall not be exceeded, namely, one half
of a grain in the single piece, and one penny
weight in a thousand pieces.
Approved, March 3, 1851.
Census of Mississippi.
1850. 1840.
Whites Slaves Whites Slaves
NutCuera Diet. 170;459 134,503 34,213* 62,313
Southern Diet. 129,550 177,060 95.962 132,869
Total 300,009 311,568 180,175 195,182
The above is the official count, with tho ex
ception of Yazoo couuty, which is estima
ted. The increase in the Northern district,
it will he seen, in the last ten years is 108
per cent: in the Southern District, about 32
per cent. The increase of the State taken
together isover 61 percent, largely outstrip
ping even that of Georgia. The total popu
lation of Mississippi is now 611,577; her rep
resentative population is 486,949, which will
entitle her to five members of the lower house
of Congress for the next decade.— Natchez
C.uricr.
Naw Church in Macon.—The corner
tier stone of the new Episcopal Church in Ma
cod was laid on Wednesday week. In the
absence of Bishop Elliott, who was prevented
by indisposition from being present, the Rev.
J. A. Shanklin, of Macon, officiated. The
Georgia Citizen, from which we obtain these
particulars, gives the following dimensions of
the new building, which is to be called
“ Christ’s Church.”
“ The following are the dimensions of this
now edifice, which will be in full Gothic style
of architecture. It is to be 87 by 51 feet in
area—height of main building 31 feet—height
of lower 100 feet, buttresses to tower, each 4 in
thickness; buttresses to main building 3 feet
thick. The tower wiff be surmounted with 4
pinnacles, 15 feet high. The buttresses to
main building to have 12 pinnacles, six on
each side nd 10 feet high. The outer walls
are to be finished in imitation of Free Stone.
The interior will be divided into 94 Pews,
on main floor, each 9 feet long, two galleries,
tec. The whole cost of the structure is esti
mated at $13,000.
The Tehhaktefec Treaty.—The N. O.
Della contains the following letter from an
American citizen now in Mexico, stating the
important fact that the .Mexican Senate has
refused to ratify the treaty made by Mr. Letch
er, for the right of way across the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec, which has been ratified by the
U. 8. Senate, If this be true, it will be a death
b'ow to the enterprise which has recently en
listed eo much of the attenlionjof the people
of New Orleans.
Mexico,
ta — Gentlemen: On Saturday, the Senate,
in secret session, declared Jose de Garay’s
grant of the right of way across the Isthmus of
Tehuantepec null and void, behaving forfei
ted the same twice. Consequently the sales
to P. Hargous is worth nothing, and much less
the sales of Hargous to the citizens in New
Orleans. Measures will, we understand, be
speedily taken to order off all persons en
gaged in surveying or working on the Isthmus,
and to punish loose who have committed de
predations. Yours, Trve Cross.
First Cargo direct fom Sait Fraecisco.
The brig Gen. Ptcnkney, Capt. Cooke, arrived
at Baltimore on Saturday, direct from San
Francisco, in 121 days. She briagsa fall car
go of hides, horns and merchandise. This is
said to bo the first cargo received direct from
that port at any Atlantic port since California
has been attached to the United States. The
Gen P. sailed .‘rom Baltimore for Sacramento
city on the 25th March, 1850, and has there
fore been absent ten days less than one year
Great H abl or Cocetkrfrit Morey.—
On the 4th inst., officer John E. D. Cozzens,
of the night police, re'urned to St. Louis
from Jefferson county, Mo , bringing with
him upwards of S2OO 000 in counterfeit
meney, obtained from the residence of John
S. Moore, the individual who figured so ex
tensively in passing the counterfeit Misouri
fifties in California. Having business in
Jefferson county, officer Cozzens repaired to
Moore’s late residence, and commenced a
general search of the premises. Under the
door of an out-house, built some years since
by Moore, estonsibly for a negro house, the
money was fouud, first placed in an earthen
jug securely corked, the jug encased in a
wooden box, the seams filled with pitch, to
prevent the actioa of the air or water, the
whole surrounded with pulverized cnarcoal
In another, box was found an engraver’s press
complete, and various engraver's tools, secur
ed after the manner of the money.
Os the $200,000 and upwards of counter
feit paper found, $25 000 was of the Missouri
fifties—the exact counterpart of those passed in
California —filled up and ready for use,
The Intelligencer enumerates a list of about
fifteen banks on which counterfeit bills were
discovered.
Tne money and press, from appearances,
must have been placed under the floor of the
outshonse by Moore previous to bis departure
for California two years ago, and from ap
pearances tad not been molested when found
by Cozzens. The greater portion of the pa
per was well engraved and calculated to
deceive. This discovery, the Intelligencer
thinks, leaves no doubt that Moore's house, in
Jefferson connty, has for years been the den
of an extensive gang of counterfeiters, and
that he was leagued with counterfeiters
throughout the Union. The great variety and
generally well finished character of their pape
will alone vouch for the extensiveness of their
operations.
The Intelligencer thinks that the principal
point ofoperations has not yet been discover
ed. The police, however, are on the scent,
and have gained a clue which may lead to
i astounding developments.— Jf. O. Pie
VOL.LXV—NEW SERIES VOL.XV-NO. 12*
POLITICAL.
The Charge against Mr. Cobb.
The Washington correspondent of tho
New York Tribune prefers a most grata charge
against Mr. Speaker Cobb. It is this:
“That be, Mr Cobb, took the responsibility
of writing into the engrossed and enacted law,
(the naval appropriation bill, engrossed in the
Senate) a proviso which the House had adopt
ed, but the Senate rejected.”
This charge is copied from the Tribune into
the Now York Commercial Advertiser, and
thence into the Charleston Mercury. To those,
who are personally acquainted with Mr. Cobb,
or who have any knowledge of the way in
which business is transacted in Congress; the
absurdity and falsehood of this charge must bo
apparent upon its face. As there are thou
sands of honest, well meaning men, who are
not personally acquainted with tho speaker, or
with tho facts and routine of business, it is but
right and proper that the story should meet
with a prompt and positive contradiction. We
are indebted to Mr. Cobb, himself, for the fol
lowing statement, which he fully authorizes us
to publish:
"In the naval appropriation bill, as it went
from the House, was a provision in reference
to the Dry Dock in California. There was
attached to that clause of th. bill a proviso, to
the effect, that there should be a publication
for sixty days of i*. provisions before the con
tract should be made.
“It is proper here to remark, that when a
bill is returned from the Senate to the Hsuse,
it is alwat s accompanied with the amendments*
of the Senate engrossed on a separate piece
of paper. There is not permitted any inter
lineations of the House bill by the Senate, and
consequently, the only evidence te the *louse
that the Senate has amended their bill is to be
found in their engrossed amendments, sent with
the House bill
“When tho naval appropriation hill was re
turned to the House, in this case, as usual, it
was accompanied by the engrossed amendments
of tha Senate, all of which were r.sd, and
concurred in by the House, and the bill was
enrolled in conformity with thia action of the
two Houses.
“It is alleged, that tho Senate struck out of
the House bill, the proviso above referred to
If ao, it was the duty of their officers to have
incorporated it with the other engrossed amend
ments of the Senate. This was not done, and
consequently, there was no evidence sent to
the House that any such action had been had
by the Senate—as the House conld look alone
te the engrossed amendments to ascertain what
had been done in tho other body.
“So far as the speaker is concerned, ho gave
no directions at all to the officers of the House
how they should enroll the bill. He signed
the bill as reported to him by the committee
on enrolled bills, who are appointed for the
express purpose of overlooking the enrollment
of bills, a duty not d.volved at all upon the
speaker
’ “The bill, however, was correctly enrolled,
and that opinion was expressed by the speaker
to ths carolling Clerk of tho House, alter the
bill had been enrolled and signed by the
Speaker, President of the Senate, and Presi
dent of the United States. If he had been
consulted before the enrollment of the bill,
he would unhesitatingly have advised the en
rollment of the bill, precisely as it was done.”
The foregoing simple narrative of facts, will
put to rest forever the slanderous charge
made by the Tribune’s correspondent, and with
this simple statement, we might let the matter
rest.
There is, however, another striking feature
in this affair. It is the second time that similar
charges have been made against Mr. Cobb. It
will be recollected, that Preston King, a noto
rious abolition member of Congress, accused
him with altering or matilaling the Journals of
the House. The speaker at esse demanded
an investigation, and the House promptly and
unanimously nailed the falsehood to the coun
ter. Now, the abolition correspondent of the
abolition Tribune, makes nearly the same
charge in regard to the naval appropriation
bill, taking good care to await the adjournment
of Congress, so as to render it impossible for
Mr. Cobb to demand an investigation. For
tunately, however, the charge carries falsehood
upon its very face.
There is another remarkable feature in this
matter, which it may be well for Southern
men to notice. It is, that the Charleston Mer
cury and other disunion prints are employed
in gathering up and re-publishing these aboli
tion slanders against a Southern man, and a
large slave holder. Does it not prove that
there is a perfect sympathy and understanding
between the organs of the two extreme factions
of the country? If this be the fact, is it not
tin. for the people of the South, to check the
spirit of treason, and detraction which is evi
dently rife in the land? We find Mr. Rhett
and the Abolition Senators entertaining and
expressing precisely ihe same views in regard
to the constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave
Law—we find them voting together and evi
de'itly sympathizing with each other. There
must be some object in this. What can that
object be ? Most evidently the distruotiou of
the Union. Tho means used are as base as the
end is treasonable.
From ths Jonrnal ft Messenger.
The DiMiier to Mr. Cobb.
The complimentary dinner to Hon. Howell
Cobb on Saturday last, was truly a splendid
affair. The table, which was most bountifully
and most luxuriantly spread, at the Lanier
House, was surrounded at 3 o’clock, by nearly
one hundred persons. The Hon. Eugenius
A. Niebet presided, assisted by L. O. Reyn
olds, Esq. as Vice President. A fine band
“discoursed most eloquent music” during the
evening.
After the cloth had been removed, the Pres
ident, io a few eloquent and complimentary
remarks, presented the honored guest of the
evening, who addressed the company for near
ly an hour. He acknowledged, in appropri
ate terms, the compliment bestowed, and re
turned his heartfelt thanks to the citizens of
Macon. He felt assured the tribute was to the
cause, rather than to the man.
In the discharge of his duties, during the last
session, he had advocated the system of meas
ures known by the Compromise, or slavery
adjustment. He had done so under a convic
tion that those measures alone could give
peace and quiet to the country, and perma
nence to our republican institutions. The de
velopments of the last Congress only confirm
ed those convictions, and rendered it certain
that, unless those laws remain unchanged and
were faithfully executed, this Union could not
long exist.
It was not his purpose to argue those ques
tions on this occasion. That, he had done du
ring the late canvass. Now, he would pursue
a different train of thought. Mr. Cobb then
proceeded to prove that tho danger of thin
Union is not less now than it was during the
last year. He exposed the fact that an Appa
rent understanding and sympathy existed be
ween the Representatives of the two extreme
factions in Congress, and cited their acts and
speeches in both Houses to prove their co op
eration. He contended that the necessity for
a National Union Organization is even greater
now than during the last year ; and expressed
it, as his deliberate opinion, that unless the next
President of the United States were a com
promise man, and elected by the concurrence
of the friends of Union in Georgia, the Union
could not survive.
It has been contended by some that the U
nion Organization would prove a failure, be
cause it would be impossible for Whigs and
Democrats to coalesce upon simply a Union
platform. He thought this an error. The
great Union principle was a< deep as broad,
and eternal as the Union itself. It embraced
all other issues. It involved the very existence
of republican institutions. It was a singular
fact developed by the records of the last Con
gress, that upon all the old Whig aud Demo
cratic issues our delegation presented an undi
vided front, and voted as one man. The dif
ference in opinion upon these questions had
been greatly narrowed down, by circumstan
ces, and could easily be accommodated. It
was folly to fret about such minor questions
while the Union itself was io danger.
The .Speaker next proceeded to show
wherein this apprehended danger consist
ed. The idea of uniting the Southern
States, after the manner originally contem*
plaed, had been abandoned. Georgia to
her honor, had refused to take the tendered
“lead.” Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,
Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana,
Florida and Texas, remained firm to the Con
stitution. In Alabama and Mississippi a con
test is now pending, which is almost certain to
terminate in favor of the Union. South Car
olina therefore, was likely to be left alone in
her resistance to the Compromise.
The plan now adopted was for her to make
the issue, and then rely upon the sympathy of
other States to rally then to her rebellious
standard He knew not what others might
think of such a scheme, but for himself he
looked upon it as being both infamous and dis
graceful. Georgia could never consent to be
dragged into a conflict by any State—much
less by one that was not her superior in any
thing. For himself, he protested against the
State of his birth and his affection submitting
to any such degradation. Our Convention,
composed of as much wisdom and as much
patriotism as had been congregated in any
body upon earth, had settled this question; and
we were in honor bound to abide by its action.
For one, he stood ready to defend that action
even to the exercise of force, if necessary.
This position, the Hon. Speaker maintained
with great force and eloquence. We regret
tnat we have neither space nor time to report
him fully. His speech was remarkably sen
tentious, pointed and powerful, and was re
ceived with the most rapturous applause. His
concluding remarks in regard to the position
of Georgia, her power, her progress, and her
resources were truly eloquent and impressive.
He contended, that the prosperity of Geor
gia, was such as to render it an act of so y in
her to throw off her allegiance to he General
Government. Her hope ™‘ n J he constitu
tion and the Union-backed by the energy, the
enterprise, and the industry of her sons. 1 hese
had insured her prosperity, and it would be
absolute madness to abandon them to follow
the wild, visionary, dreaming politicians of
Carolina, into the deep, dark, fathomless abyss
of disunion.
Tne Speaker concluded by .gain thanking
the citizens of Maeon, for the compliment be
stowed. It was the mor. grateful in iob. re
spects, because it did not com. from hi. imme
diate constituents. If such ware the spirit
in which his humble efforts forth. Union,
were estimated by comparative strangers, he
felt assured that his welcome to his own dis
trict, would b« still more cordial and enthusi
astic. We have given but a very imp.rf.et
•ketch of bis remarks, and trust that th. com
mittee may prevail upon Mr. Cobb to write
out bis speech at his leisure, for w. feel as
sured that if .very voter in Georgia had heard
it, there would not have been a " Corporal’s
Guard” of fire-eaters—much less a “Coffin
Regiment,” left in the State.
After Mr. Cobb concluded, Col. Chisolm of
Paulding, Col. Troutman of Kentucky, Hon.
Absalom Chappell, and several other gentle
men addressed the Company. Many pointed
and patriotic sentiments were offered, some of
which we would like to give to our readers;
but we have not room for them at present.
The whole affair passed off wiih great eclat,
and the Company dispersed apparently highly
delighted with the entertainment and its inci
dents.
Ohio and tbx Fooitive Act.—Tho House
of Representatives of Ohio, on the 12th inst.,
passed the following resolution, relative to
the Fugitive Slave Law by a vote es 40 to 90 :
•‘That oar Senators in Congress be instruct
ed and our Representatives requested, to use
all honorable mean, to obtain an immediate re
peal, modification, or amendment, of the act
of Congress, usually styled the Fugitive
Slave Law, approved September 18, 1860.’
From the Savannah Republican.
State Finances, Public Debt, State Road,
die.
We glean the following facts from the report
of the committee appointed by Gov. Towns,
under au act of the legislature, to examine into
the state of the Treasury, Central Bank, Peni
tentiary, and the public debt, during those
years when tho legislature is not in session.
The gentlemen who constitute the present com
mittee are Geo. D. Philips, I. L. Harris and
Wm. W. Clayton. In regard to the financial
condition of tho State, the committee report:
That there was in the Treasury on the
20th of October, 1849,*354,697 52
Which amount was increased by pay-
ments during the fiscal year 1860,- .. 355.226 98
Making together the sum 0f.8709,924 50
From this amount, disbursements were
made during the same period, 0f.... 35F.440 00
Leaving a balance in the Treasury, on
the 20th October, 1850, of. 8354,484 50
From this sum may be deducted as un-
available for Executive warrants. ••• 286,746 00
Leaving a balance of-*67,738 50
Since the close of the past fiscal year,
eay the 20th October, 1850, up to the
17th February, there has been paid
into the Treasury, 282 182 07
Making an aggregate nf. ..*549,920 57
The disbursements during the same pe-
riod hare amounted to 145,672 75
Which being deducted, shows a bal-
» nc ® 0 { 8204,247 82
The assets and cash composing this
balance were counted and found cor
rect.
The public, or State debt, amounts
<«• 81,829,072 72
And the bonds have from 18 to 23 years to run.
The esmmittou recommend that tho surplus
in tha Treasury be applied to “purchasing
the residue of our sterling bonds sold by
Reid, Irving & Co., of London, amounting
te seventy-two thousand dollars, if it can be
accomplished on fair terms.” If this cannot
be done, then they snggest “the redemption
of some of our home securities ”
The “interest paid on tho publie debt,
foreign and domestic, ’’ (during the year, wo
suppose,) amounts to “one hundred and nine
ty thousand and twenty-six dollars, sixty-four
cents.”
In regard to the “real condition” es the
Central Bank, the committee is unable to ar
rive at any satisfactory conclusion. "They
find no difficulty in arriving at Ihe indebtedness
of the institution, nor are they at fault as te
the amount of assets shown by the cashier's
books, but whet is an enigma to these, and
will doubtless so prove to all ethers, is to as
certain tho true amount of the available re
sources of the bank.” Such are the words of
the committee, aud they proceed to say :
“The bank has been in a state of liquidation
for some ten years, and yet the amount of
notes and bills of exchange discounted, reach
the large sum of $370,838 32 at thia time—the
great length of elapsed, sine,
this debt was connexion with the
.Libwsfik. w-.re >t would
seem to indies'., if
tion of this asset will become a total loss '.
The Committee, aft»r astimaiiag that - •
612 77, being one-third of the above amount
may be realized, and stating that “all the 8 per
cent bonds of the bank have been redeemed
by the issue es 7 per cent, bonds, in accor
dance with an act of the legislature es 1847,”
and $125,000 of 7 per cent, bonds redeemed
with cash, proceeds to give the following state
ment of the condition of the institution :
LIABILITIBB.
Bonds bearing 7 per cent, interest- ...*399,000 00
Due Planters' Bank, Savannah 4,446 03
“ Individual Depositorsll,4l2 37
Bills in circulation.. ......13,269 50
T0ta18419,147 90
nzsovnaas.
Notes and Bills of Ex
change ( estimated
g00d)8123,612 77
Suspense aec’t (estima-
ted g00d)2,616 17
Due by Bank of Augus-
ta14,759 38
Marine &F. Insurance
B’k Agency, Macon.l73 89
Real Estate 2.377 49
Cash on hand 15,845 72-8159,3 L, ;3
Showing a deficit 0f8259,762 42
The Lunatic Asylum is reported to be in a
satisfactory condition. The committee pro
pose to examine and report a non the condition
and prospects of the State Road the ensuing
spring, m rims,” they say, "to be presented to
the people of Georgia before they shall have elec
ted representatives, who may be called on to act
in reference to matters therein contained." The
operations of the Penitentiary for the last five
quarters, from Oot. 7th, 1849, to Deo. 31st,
1850, show a profit of $1,956 61. The asset,
of th. institution are estimated at $42,845 84,
and its liabilities at $11,321 23. The commit
tee add :
“ We feel constrained to suggest that year
Excellency, if you concur in eur views, ah.uld
invite the attention of the Legislature to the
classification of offenders, looking to the
crimes which have placed them hero for pun
ishment, ao far as to require them to ba dis
tinguished by a difference es dress and te the
species es employment te which they may be
put.
“As offences vary in tn.ral turpitude and
in public opinion, so should the discipline and
treatment in reference to the prisoners.”
Ockam Stbambbs.—Five steamships left
New York on Saturday, vix : The Souther
ner, for Charleston ; Florida, for Savannah ;
Brother Jonathan, for Chagres; Paciflc, for
Rio Janeiro and Valparaiso ; El Primero, for
Valparaiso ; and the City of Glasgow, for
Liverpool, from Philadelphia—making six
steamers sailing en tbs same day.
Flax Cottos.—McNair, Grxenshow and
ißViiro.in their last Manchester Trade Report,
say : “We may mention that the attempt to
spin flax on ordinary cotton machinery, which
haa been some time before the public, with an
extravagant indulgence in anticipated auecoss,
has for the present at least been abandoned in
this neighborhood. Whatever farther prose
cution in the design may effect, it is clear that
the idea had its origin chiefly in tho dearness
of cotton. To enable flax to supersede mate
rially Ihe use of cotton and wool on the score
of cheapness, is what we have been unable so
far to comprehend.”
A Washingtoo letter in the New York Jour
nal of Commerce, says —
Capt Long, of the U. S Navy, is to commaad
the National ship employed te bring over to
this country Kessuth and his esmpaniona.
Capt. Long will be the bearer es the letter
of invitation from this government. I men
tion this, becanse several persons have ap
plied for this enviable office—thongh there is
no eompensatioa attached to it.
Tai Washibotob Union Sold.—lt is sta
ted that Mr. Ritchie, proprietor of tha Wash
ington Union, has sold that journal to Major
A. J. Denelson, of T ennessee, and General
Armstrong.
The Union es Saturday night has a card
signed by A. J. Donelsen, .he first paragraph
of wbioh rans thus:
Having purchased the Washington Union,
1 take the liberty of announcing to its readers
and to the public, that I shall take possession
es it on the 15th of April next, by which pe
riod I will arrange my priyate affairs so that
they will not interfere with my duties as edi
tor. Gen. Robert Armstrong, of Tennessee,
will be associated with me as equal proprietor
of the establishment.
From the Savannah Republican.
Railroad Mzxtisg —At a public meeting
convened in ihe Council Chamber Tuesday,
to consider the question of the subscription
by the City o?B.v.n D ah of one hundred
thousand dollars, to a.d in building 91 miles of
Railroad from Fort Valley, to connect the
Sooth Western with the Muscogee Railway,
hie Honor the Mayor was called te the Chair,
and Mr. Charles Green appointed Secretary.
At er information of much interest in rela
tion to the present condition and progress of
the Muscogee Railroad bad been presented by
.Major Anthony Porter, the following motion
was submitted by John Stoddard, Esq :
Resolved, That the Mayor and Aidermen of
the City of Savannah be requested to sub
scribe one hundred thousand dollars in city
seven per cent, bonds, towards the construc
tion of the twenty-one miles of Railread be
tween Fort Valley and the eastern terminus of
the Muscogee Railroad.
And passing unanimously, the meeting ad
journed.
Richard Watsi, Chairman.
Charles Green, Secretary.